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July 25, 2017
U.S. Special Operations Forces Train With Ukrainian Counterparts

Across southern Ukraine, U.S. special operations forces trained with Ukrainian special operators and conventional U.S. and Ukrainian naval forces during Sea Breeze 2017.
July 24, 2017
Slick oil recycling program saves USAF over $300K

One of the most important aspects of the U.S. Air Force is to ensure aircraft are put into the air and that they have the resources and maintenance performed to successfully complete their mission. Maintenance includes a wide array of processes for each individual aircraft, but there is one thing
July 24, 2017
Pacific joint partners team up to provide precision firepower

Members of the 353rd Special Operations Group demonstrated a rapid infiltration capability June 1 during the execution of a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) training drill at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea. “The unique mission set in the Indo-Asia Pacific region requires
July 23, 2017
193rd SOW earns Guard accident prevention award

The 193rd Special Operations Wing won the 2016 William W. Spruance Safety Award for the most significant contribution to accident prevention.
July 20, 2017
SERE submerges aircrew for proficiency

Survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialists with the 1st Special Operations Support Squadron conduct rotary wing water survival training with 8th Special Operations Squadron aircrew at Hurlburt Field, Fla., July 18. The 1st SOSS SERE specialists conduct rotary wing water survival training
July 20, 2017
High School athletes take on Cannon spec ops’ workout regimen

Student athletes from Clovis High School gained insight into air commando culture after touring through Cannon July 19, 2017.
July 18, 2017
Oklahoma Air National Guardsman participate in five-day close air support training event

More than 50 Airmen from Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve wings participated in a five-day close air support training event at two Arkansas training areas, July 10-14, 2017. Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) specialists from the 146th Air Support Operations Squadron coordinated the event
July 17, 2017
Joint HAHO jump at Talisman Saber 2017

Air Commandos of the 353rd Special Operations Wing participated in a high-altitude high-opening parachute jump with U.S. Marines during Talisman Saber exercises.The jump from an MC-130J Commando II flown by the 17th Special Operations Squadron was over Shoalwater Bay Training Area in Queensland,
July 17, 2017
919th Civil Engineers: More than meets the eye

Civil engineers encompass a wide range of jobs that are critical to maintaining military installations and ensuring the mission is completed, both at home and abroad. Members of the 919th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron are a group of hard-working individuals who are anything but typical.
July 14, 2017
Hurlburt Field maintainers prepare for Total Force Exercise 17-3

Hurlburt Airmen continue support for Total Force Exercise 17-3 at Smyrna, Tenn. The joint exercise is one of many in which the 1st Special Operations Wing participates.